As we sat excitedly at our posts, we listened to the boisterous giggles, squeals and shouts echoing the halls throughout the Castle. There was gasping, leaping and lots of hugging as familiar faces continued to rush eagerly through the Lion doors. After months of preparation, the day had finally come and it was a joyful day indeed.

There was an air not unlike the first day of school as over 100 women returned to a place they once called home for Ontario Ladies’ College & Trafalgar Castle School’s Alumnae Reunion Weekend. They left behind the stresses of everyday life and returned to a simpler time where friendship, fun, relaxation, laughter and sisterhood were the order of the weekend.

We had much to celebrate. The weekend marked the 135th anniversary of Trafalgar’s long-standing history of educating young women. The Class of ’84 commemorated their 25th anniversary and we saw over half the class return to be a part of this special chapter in their history. Many made their first trip back since graduation. Our eldest participant from the Class of ’42 and our youngest from the Class of ’09. Former staff and faculty reunited. People travelled far and wide to join in the festivities.

The Castle was certainly brought to life as alums spread across the campus enjoying tennis, pilates, quiet walks, swimming, food (and more food!), massages, manicures, pedicures, wine and plenty of girl talk. For three days, alumnae returned to a familiar, larger community. Although they may have outgrown their uniforms and lost track of their pins, their memories of Camping Weekend, House Plays, Christmas Dinner, the Castle Bazaar, May Day, the laughter, the tears, the friendships and living with girls from all different backgrounds will be with them always. The Trafalgar ties are ties that bond - a sisterhood which transcends all else.

We look forward to seeing you in June, 2014!

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